Faculty of Art and Design
Graphic Design
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Department of Graphic Design was established in 2014 and operates within the Faculty of Art and Design. continues.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design Title: Graphic Designer
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: The candidate student must first take the YKS exam conducted by ÖSYM in the year in which he/she applies and have a TYT score. must be calculated. Students who meet this requirement can apply on the dates announced by the university. They have to take the Special Aptitude Exam. Special Ability Exam Score, TYT for student admission Placement Score consisting of Score and Secondary Education Achievement Score are taken into consideration. Students who are eligible to register must complete their financial obligations and complete their final registration on the announced registration dates. They must register. University and unit websites regarding Special Aptitude Exam dates can be found on the website. Follow the site/pages. Please review the relevant legislation. Faculty of Art and Design Special Ability Exam Directive Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. onal.nisantasi.edu.tr/sayfa/prospective-students-673674 Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, with Double Major and Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements, "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can be recognized in accordance with the "Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Development Principles Directive" and this Accordingly, exemption from required courses may be granted. Link to access the instructions: bak-esaslari-yonergesi 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: A pioneer in its region, preferred in the national arena, educating individuals with the design, art, professional and technological knowledge and equipment required by the age, having competitive power on a global scale, in connection with international art institutions and organizations, developing a culture of success, production, professionalism and getting results. To be a preferred department with the artistic and design activities it organizes. Mission: To maintain a contemporary understanding of education and training, to develop creative thinking in the fields of art and visual communication design, instant and on-site decision-making, and the ability to reach conclusions by evaluation, and to contribute to society through art and design by raising individuals who protect national values and can reach universal values. Purpose/Objectives: To train students with a strong perception of art and aesthetics to be sought-after employees in the market with today's design understanding and technology. It is aimed to prepare students for the market by providing them with training to meet the needs of every field in terms of design, to demonstrate their knowledge and skills quickly and effectively, and to provide effective solutions to design needs. General Information: In today's communication age, the importance and effects of visual communication and information, visual culture and creativity are increasing. While many new communication inputs, such as smartphones, tablets and digital media, in addition to existing ones, make our life practices much more dynamic and visual, today's designers also need to quickly learn and use multi-disciplinary methods. Graphic Design, which is a comprehensive field of expertise to produce solutions to visual communication problems with new communication technologies, melts communication, visual art and design in the same pot. For this reason, our department aims to train contemporary, dynamic designers who can produce creative communication solutions in all areas required by the media and the economic-business-cultural world and overcome application difficulties. In addition to theoretical courses on art and design, our students are also given integrated practical courses that include the use of current technology and aesthetic knowledge regarding design and visual culture. All of the courses in our department's curriculum are taught by competent and experienced faculty members in a context that our students can actually use in the business world.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
They can work as graphic designer or art director in private and public institutions that fall under the scope of Advertising, Printing, Press and Web Publishing sectors. They can become academicians by completing their graduate education. By establishing a graphic design, photography or original printing workshop, they can produce personal art and design.
Access to Further Studies
It can apply to master's, doctorate programs or proficiency in arts programs in any field.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the end-of-term exam, theoretical courses must be completed. They must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade). homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. Scores obtained from measurement tools such as The contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%.
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must complete the courses in the curriculum (at least 240 ECTS in total). equivalent) must be successfully completed and the overall weighted grade point average at graduation It must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. The student's internship or graduation project is also included for graduation. must be completed successfully. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations m-ogrem-ve-sinav-yonetmeligi-1544216789.pdf Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Süreyya Koçtürk E-mail: sureyya.kocturk@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sok. No:1V ve 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul Vice Chair of the Department: Assistant Professor Memetşan Yıldızhan E-mail: memetsan.yildizhan@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sok. No:1V ve 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul Erasmus Coordinator: Assistant Professor Hakan Temuçin E-mail: hakan.temucin@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sok. No:1V ve 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul Internship and Projects Coordinator: Assistant Professor Merve Özel E-mail: merve.ozel@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sok. No:1V ve 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul Alumni Coordinator: Assistant Professor Merve Özel E-mail: merve.ozel@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sok. No:1V ve 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul Department Assistant: Research Assistant Bartuğ Akgöz E-mail: bartug.akgoz@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sok. No:1V ve 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul
Facilities
Lessons are held in drawing classes and computer labs.
Programme outcomes
- Student have theoretical and applied information of basic communication, graphic design and the concepts of art.
- Student can turn solution suggestions, ideas and thoughts for visual communication problems into an effective visual message by using aesthetic knowledge, perception and skills.
- Analyzes graphic design studies by using various research methods, knowledge, and experience from different fields.
- Gain the ability to use the current techniques and materials used in the production of graphic design.
- To adapt and to be a part of teamwork, it takes international values in design and art into consideration and acts within professional and universal ethical conditions.
- Able to establish written and verbal communication by producing typographical and visual designs.
- Earns sensitivity to social facts and events; have enough consciousness to find solutions to these issues.
- Creatively applies knowledge acquired in their field and embraces the importance of lifelong learning and access to information.
- With a disciplined work ethic, they take responsibility in project processes, plan, and act with a sense of duty and responsibility as an individual and group member throughout the project.
- Have theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of visual and audio media.
- It produces practical and fast solution proposals and projects regarding the problems in the field by considering the qualitative and quantitative data
- Uses a foreign language at a level sufficient to communicate with colleagues and professionals in the field and to express fieldwork in professional terms.
- Gain full knowledge of the theories and practices related to the visual design discipline to advertising, print media, printing, social media (web), etc.
- Recognizes the pioneers in the field of art and design and follows the sectoral development together with its contemporaries.
- To follow works, texts, conferences, individuals, publications, and seminars in the field of international art and design, and to practice their profession worldwide, they take Professional English courses.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes4 · 10 · 13
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes— - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes5 · 11 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes5
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes— - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes— - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes14
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 6 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes5 · 6 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes5 · 7 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes14 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes5 · 7 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes7